HOD Humanities — Central Public School Opening — Central Public School, Kolkata
Central Public SchoolKey facts
- Role
- HOD Humanities — Central Public School
- School
- Central Public School
- City
- Kolkata
- State
- West Bengal
- Board
- ICSE
- School type
- Day School
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹7.2L – ₹10L per year
- Experience
- 8–11 years
- Posted
- 15 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 18 Aug 2026
Job description
Overview
Kolkata, West Bengal — a fresh opening for a HOD Humanities — Central Public School at Central Public School. Curriculum: ICSE. The school has been running for 20+ years. Use the Apply button to register your interest — interviews are usually scheduled within 5–7 days.
Central Public School, a ICSE school in Kolkata, is hiring a HOD Humanities.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the subject department and mentor teachers
- Drive curriculum planning and assessment design
- Monitor student academic outcomes
- Coordinate with school leadership on academic matters
Requirements:
- 5-12 years of relevant experience
- Postgraduate in the subject with B.Ed; minimum 5 years of teaching
About the school: Central Public School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
What you'll handle as a HOD Humanities — Central Public School
Lead a subject department: hire and mentor teachers, design subject scope-and-sequence, moderate assessments, and report on subject-level outcomes.
Working in an ICSE school
Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.
Working conditions
Day-school setup: regular school hours, scheduled events and standard term breaks.
About teaching in Kolkata
Kolkata has historic ICSE and CBSE schools alongside growing IB options, with hiring concentrated around March–May.
Common questions about this role
How big are the classes?
Class sizes in Indian K-12 schools usually fall in the 25–40 student range. Premium IB/IGCSE schools often cap sections at 22–25.
Do I have to work weekends?
Most day schools follow a 6-day or 5.5-day week with Sundays off. Occasional Saturdays may go to events, parent meetings, or PD sessions.
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Response times vary, but shortlisted candidates are typically contacted within a week. You'll get a notification on School Jobs India the moment the school updates your application status.
What's the interview process like for this teaching role?
Typical schools run a screening call → a demo class (15–30 minutes for the relevant grade) → a panel interview with the Principal/HOD. Some boards also ask for a written response or a sample lesson plan.
About Central Public School
Central Public School is a day school affiliated to ICSE, established in 2006, located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Central Public School is a ICSE Day School in Barrackpore, Kolkata.
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